About Jimmy Baker
Lived 1904 – 1979 (aged 74–75). Jimmy Baker was a British association football player.
James Edward Baker (5 May 1904 – 1979) was a Welsh footballer who played in the Football League as a wing half. He made appearances for league clubs Wolverhampton Wanderers, Coventry City and Bristol City, also playing for Lovell's Athletic and Colchester United.
Career
Born in Trethomas, Baker played for the works team for non-league Lovell's sweet manufacturers Lovell's Athletic, before signing for Second Division side Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1926, making his Football League debut on 30 April 1927 in a 2–1 win over Fulham.
Baker remained at Molineux for three seasons but only managed 17 appearances in total during this period,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Baker?
Welsh association footballer (1904-1979)
When was Jimmy Baker born?
Jimmy Baker was born on 5 May 1904 in Trethomas.
When did Jimmy Baker die?
Jimmy Baker died in 1979 in Solihull.
What was Jimmy Baker's occupation?
Jimmy Baker was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Baker?
Jimmy Baker was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Baker (footballer, born 1904)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Baker. https://biography.guide/jimmy-baker-association-football-player/
MLA: "Jimmy Baker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-baker-association-football-player/.
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